Welcome to Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic

Your Kerrville veterinarians! We treat each pet like one of our own. Improving lives through personalized care to Kerrville pets and their people. Also offer pet boarding to care for your pets when travelling out of Kerrville.

Welcome to Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic

Your Kerrville Veterinarians

Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic offers the Kerrville animal community the highest quality of medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care plus pet boarding. Our Kerrville animal hospital facility is equipped with the latest medical equipment and staff who are trained to excel in their work and who care deeply about the well-being of their patients. Because we have an in-house pharmacy, lab, radiology facilities, and full surgical suite, our veterinary hospital enables you to make one stop for your pet's medical care.

We are an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited veterinary hospital. Pet owners gain peace of mind when they choose an AAHA-accredited animal hospital because they know their AAHA-accredited hospital has passed the highest standards of veterinary care. Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic is the only AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Kerrville, Texas!

Our philosophy is to keep your animal healthy and you happy! Improving lives through personalized care - to you and your pets! We look forward to helping you create more memories and celebrate more birthdays with your pets.

Traveling out of Kerrville? Let your pets stay with us in our spacious boarding facility and with our loving veterinary and kennel team caring for them.

Services

Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic provides preventive care and wellness services, pet surgeries, dentistry and more! Learn how we can help you and your pet.

Meet The Doctors

Read our reviewsor shop our online pet pharmacy!

Candace

Dr. Rydberg was wonderful towards me and my dog. Even though my dog was very sick and had to be put to sleep, Dr. Rydberg gave me time to spend with my dog before and after the procedure. The staff as well were [...]

Larry

The staff was very knowledgeable and concerned about my dog. They were able to identify her problem and get her on a treatment plan very quickly. I highly recommend them.

Our Veterinary Services

Here at Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic, we strive to give the animals of Kerrville, the best service possible to ensure they leave happy and healthy after every visit. Our professional veterinary team combined with our top-of-the-line equipment allow us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. To view all our veterinary and pet boarding services, click here.

Meet the Doctors

Craig S. Janssen, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Janssen was raised in Nordheim, Texas. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University in 1980. Dr. Janssen earned his doctorate at Texas A & M University of College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987.

Jay Rydberg, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Rydberg was raised in Lexington, Minnesota. He graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. from Schreiner College in 1993 and earned his doctorate at Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1997.

Katya Sczepanik, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Katya Sczepanik was raised outside of Panna Maria, TX and joined the Hoegemeyer Animal Clinic family in 2018. Dr. Sczepanik graduated Summa Cum Laude with both her B.S. degree in Animal Science and an M.S. in Agriculture that focused on forage quality/nutrition in beef cattle from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX​​​​​​​.

Craig S. Janssen, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Janssen was raised in Nordheim, Texas. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Animal Science from Texas Tech University in 1980. Dr. Janssen earned is doctorate at Texas A & M University of College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987.

Jay Rydberg, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Rydberg was raised in Lexington, Minnesota. He graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. from Schreiner College in 1993, and earned his doctorate at Texas A & M University College of Veterinary Medicine graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1997.

W.H. Hoegemeyer, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Hoegemeyer was raised in Weimer, Texas. He did his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University on August 8, 1969.

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How Can I Remember to Give My Pet Their Heartworm Prevention Each Month?April 30th, 2019

Remembering your pet’s medications and heartworm preventatives are vital to maintaining the health, and well-being, of your pet. Monthly heartworm prevention (or those administered by a veterinarian every 6 months) must be given on schedule to maintain their effectiveness. Here are some tips and tools to remind you when to administer your pet’s heartworm prevention medication....

Did you know that dogs and cats experience the same dental problems as people? Pets can get plaque and tartar buildup that can lead to gingivitis and dental disease. Dental disease is THE most common disease in dogs. Recent studies show that 85% of cats and 92% of dogs over age 3 have periodontal disease. Don't let your pet be a statistic- schedule their dental cleaning appointment today!...

Regular veterinary exams are important for all pets to live long, healthy & happy lives! Our veterinarians recommend all pets, even indoor cats and pets that appear healthy, have an annual exam each year (twice a year for senior pets) to help us help you identify problems before they become serious.

We realize coming to the veterinarian can be stressful on your pets (and you). Here are tips to help make your next visit easier on you and your pet.